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CVE-2019-20807

In Vim before 8.1.0881, users can circumvent the rvim restricted mode and execute arbitrary OS commands via scripting in

In Vim before 8.1.0881, users can circumvent the rvim restricted mode and execute arbitrary OS commands via scripting interfaces (e.g., Python, Ruby, or Lua).

MEDIUM · CVSS 5.3 EPSS 0.00206
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  • No active-exploitation, high-EPSS, or public-exploit signals - routine patching cadence
Sigma rules0 YARA rules0
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Weakness Classification

CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
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Affected Products & Versions

7
vim< 8.1.0881
debian linuxall versions
opensuse leapall versions
canonical ubuntu linuxall versions
apple mac os xall versions
starwindsoftware command centerall versions
starwindsoftware san \& nasall versions
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Scoring & Timeline

5.3
MEDIUM · CVSS v3.1 · cve@mitre.org
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Attack Vector
Network Adjacent Local Physical
Attack Complexity
Low High
Privileges Required
None Low High
User Interaction
None Required
Scope
Unchanged Changed
Confidentiality
None Low High
Integrity
None Low High
Availability
None Low High
Published to NVD28 May 2020 · 02:15 PM
CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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Vendor Advisories

8
usnUSN-5147-1
usnUSN-4582-1
msrcCVE-2019-20807
suse-csafopenSUSE-SU-2020:0794-1
suse-csafSUSE-SU-2020:1550-1
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References & Sources

8
Source URLs (vendor pages, mailing lists, write-ups). Exploit/PoC links are in their own section above to avoid duplication.
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-06/msg00018.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Jul/24Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/8c62a08faf89663e5633dc5036cd8695c80f1075PatchThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/vim/vim/releases/tag/v8.1.0881Release NotesThird Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/01/msg00003.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211289Third Party Advisory
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